2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 923 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (295 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
